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AK12 VUW

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

30,899 mi
Last recorded30,899 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 VUW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 30,899 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 27,857 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 25,592 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 23,981 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 21,838 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 21,838 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 20,544 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 18,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has been puncture repaired with a plug, tread splitting around repair (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 16,890 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 14,278 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 11,675 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 9,302 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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AK12 VUW is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 46,811 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK12 VUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK12 VUW registered?

AK12 VUW is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is AK12 VUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 VUW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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